Modernized Cannabis Policies In France Could Benefit Millions Of Patients

France is currently home to a very limited medical cannabis program that only serves a small fraction of the nation’s suffering patients, according to a report that was released today by Augur Associates and leading French cannabis media outlet Newsweed. The report, titled “State of the Medical Cannabis Industry in France – 2025“, determined that France’s permitted …

Dear President Trump: It’s Time to Federally Legalize Cannabis This 4th of July

Seven months into his second term, President Donald J. Trump has a rare opportunity—one that could define his legacy, shift American policy, and unlock billions in new economic activity. The opportunity? Federally legalizing cannabis and granting clemency to over 40,000 Americans still imprisoned for nonviolent marijuana offenses. https://stupiddope.com/2025/06/dear-president-trump-its-time-to-federally-legalize-cannabis-this-4th-of-july/

Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned

Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” As of Thursday, customers need a doctor’s prescription to buy cannabis — effectively restricting consumption of the plant to medical and health purposes only. Thailand’s public health …

Mike Tyson And Other Celebs Push Trump To Go Further On Marijuana Than Biden By Expanding Clemency And Enacting Rescheduling

A newly formed coalition of professional athletes and entertainers, led by retired boxer Mike Tyson, has sent a letter to President Donald Trump—thanking him for past clemency actions while emphasizing the opportunity he has to best former President Joe Biden by rescheduling marijuana, expanding pardons and freeing up banking services for licensed cannabis businesses. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/mike-tyson-and-other-celebs-push-trump-to-go-further-on-marijuana-than-biden-by-expanding-clemency-and-enacting-rescheduling/

8 In 10 Marijuana Consumers Use It As A Substitute For Prescription Drugs, New Survey Finds

A whopping eight in 10 marijuana consumers say they use cannabis, at least in part, as an alternative to traditional prescription drugs, according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD, which was shared exclusively with Marijuana Moment, asked cannabis consumers a simple question: “Do you use cannabis as a replacement for …

Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry

Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalize cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis comes after the Bhumjaithai Party, which championed its legalization, withdrew from the ruling …

Marijuana Industry Workers Are The Happiest In Any Job Sector In The U.S., Survey Finds

Hourly workers in the marijuana industry rank at the top of the list of “happiest” employees across multiple sectors—with more than 9 in 10 reporting a “positive sentiment” in their job—according to a new survey. The annual Shift Pulse Report from the workforce management platform Deputy gauged how hourly workers felt about their jobs in 10 …

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